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India's services sector growth hits four-and-a-half-year low in July on weak demand: PMI

New Delhi, Aug. 5 -- India's services sector growth fell to a four-and-a-half-year low in July as new business orders eased in both domestic and export markets, constrained by fierce competition and f... Read More


Trump says deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz could come as early as Wednesday

Cairo, Aug. 5 -- US President Donald Trump said a deal on the Strait of Hormuz could come as early as Wednesday or Thursday, while Iran and Oman inched toward an agreement to reopen the critical water... Read More


RBI proposes to rationalise interest rate framework to boost transparency, consumer protection

Mumbai, Aug. 5 -- The Reserve Bank on Wednesday proposed to rationalise the regulatory framework governing interest rates across all regulated entities to improve transparency in loan pricing, strengt... Read More


'Clear attack against Christians': US Congressman warns FCRA Bill could hurt India-US ties

Washington, Aug. 5 -- A US lawmaker has raised concern over New Delhi's proposed amendments to Indian laws governing foreign donations received by NGOs, trusts, educational institutions, and religious... Read More


Multiple explosions followed by fire heard in Dubai's Jebel Ali industrial zone

Dubai, Aug. 5 -- Explosions have been reported in Dubai's Jebel Ali industrial area, with videos posted on social media showing thick plumes of smoke covering the night sky. Citing Emirati officials, ... Read More


Fifth pellet gun victim says he knows of a sixth protester who was shot in Delhi

New Delhi, Aug. 5 -- Prashant Kumar Singh, a painter trained in pastel, watercolour, oil and visual arts, started documenting the Gen Z protest at New Delhi's Jantar Mantar visually, through his art, ... Read More


Apologise or face action: House panel's 3-day ultimatum to Mark Zuckerberg on PM video row

New Delhi, Aug. 5 -- The Parliamentary Committee of Communications and Information Technology has issued a three-day ultimatum to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg to apologise for the removal of Prime Ministe... Read More


RBI keeps policy rate unchanged for third time in row in FY27 amid West Asia crisis

Mumbai, Aug. 5 -- In an expected move, the Reserve Bank of India on Wednesday kept key interest rates unchanged for the third time in a row this financial year as it weighed the impact of uncertain en... Read More


EC removes 17 unrecognised parties from list of registered political parties in Uttarakhand

India, Aug. 5 -- The Election Commission has removed 17 unrecognised political parties from the list of registered parties in Uttarakhand, sources have said. The sources in the office of the Chief Ele... Read More


'Are chanda chors patriotic': Sibal slams UP dy CM's remark on madrasa education

India, Aug. 5 -- Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on Wednesday termed Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya's remark on madrasa education as communal and asked whether "chanda chors" were... Read More